What is the effect of the author’s use of the word “exterminate” in the following line? “Yes, we even doubted [Hitler’s] resolve to exterminate [The Jews].” Group of answer choices The use of the word “exterminates” demonstrates a strong, loving connection between the oppressors and the oppressed. The use of the word “exterminates” further develops the idea that the Nazis view Jewish people as sub-human. The use of the word “exterminates” indicates that the Nazis consider the Jews to be harmless. The use of the word “exterminates” indicates that the Jews need to find a new home.

I would say the 2nd or 4th option but its definitely not the first.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.